Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Jefferson, NC

Median rent

Median rent in West Jefferson

$1,742/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,742 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $207 less per month.

$4.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Jefferson

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Jefferson rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Jefferson, NC

Average rent prices in West Jefferson have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in West Jefferson, NC

Rent prices in West Jefferson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Jefferson is $1,437, whereas a house costs $1,742. 1-bedroom apartments in West Jefferson run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$2,495

6%

-

1 bedroom

$975

13%

-

2 bedroom

$1,500

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,900

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Jefferson, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in West Jefferson, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Jefferson and Abingdon by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Jefferson

Median rent price$1,742
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Jefferson, NC is 29% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, VA.

Discover rentals in West Jefferson, NC

110 E Buck Mountain Rd #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Jefferson

110 East Buck Mountain Road - 2-B

110 E Buck Mountain Rd #2B, West Jefferson, NC 28694

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

2 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Jefferson

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Jefferson, NC

2 W 4th St, West Jefferson, NC 28694

3 beds

2 baths

$1,735

House for rent

807 Mount Jefferson Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Jefferson

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Jefferson, NC

807 Mount Jefferson Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

House for rent

207 Jefferson Station Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in West Jefferson

207 Jefferson Station Place

207 Jefferson Station Pl, West Jefferson, NC 28694

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

Condo for rent

Available May 22

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Frequently asked questions for West Jefferson, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the West Jefferson rental market.

How much is rent in West Jefferson?

The average rent in West Jefferson is $1,742 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Jefferson?

Average rent prices in West Jefferson have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does West Jefferson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Jefferson is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $207 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Jefferson?

To comfortably afford rent in West Jefferson, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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